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    The place of private healthcare

    For those relying on Iron's initial post, here's a reasonable article that outlines the intentions of the ACT Government and opposition to the transaction from Catholic circles - Gallagher, Pell row over Calvary - Local News - News - General - The Canberra Times It's a shame that the...
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    The place of private healthcare

    Ah, no. The insulation program is a part of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan, and as the Government has stated: Source (see bottom of page). In any event, any and all Government programs are open to policy review in light of changing circumstances and new priorites...
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    The place of private healthcare

    The ACT government has publicly claimed that the purchase will properly integrate Calvary hospital into the wider health system, allowing better (and streamlined) planning of health resources across the ACT. To my mind that is a reasonable argument. As for a Catholic institution having a...
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    What should define a successful minor party?

    Is it a willingness to negotiate (effective outcomes) or is it long term parliamentary survival (electoral outcomes)? Reason for thread - Australian Democrats: The passing of an era.
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    A win for fathers?

    In a disturbing way, it's almost comforting to know that Serius still hates women. I guess that some things will never change.
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    Where do you stand?

    A little to the right...
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    Happiness

    OK Yes, provided that said policies are inclusive and, on balance, do not create further social dislocation through prioritising certain 'paths' to happiness (sport, for instance). I don't like the prioritisation of sport. It's a little like community... On the one hand it's great...
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    $300 monitors

    I were to buy one of the many $300 22" widescreen monitors currently on the market, which brand should I buy? LG, Benq, Viewsonic, etc.? I'm aware of the colour, construction and dead pixel issues that tend to plague these cheap monitors, but I'm looking to maximise my $300, not blow a $500+...
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    Whatever happened to The Age?

    Once a reasonable paper with a clear centre-left editorial line, but now it's the Spencer Street Soviet all the way, hey. That's about it. Anyone else?
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    The Official Football Thread 08/09

    $60 to watch a reserve grade Australia play Kuwait. What an investment.
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    Australian Politics

    Re: What do you think of Kevin Rudd as PM of AUST? Insightful.
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    2008 Presidential Election - Obama v McCain

    As an outsider I would have liked to have seen Hillary Clinton take the Democratic nomination, but that was probably expecting too much. Back on topic... I'm not fussed, to tell the truth. Australia will no doubt putter along in the wake of a McCain or Obama administration, and I'm sure the...
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    Rudd v Binge Drinking

    Re: Nicola Roxon is a disgraceful fucking wowser Quite hard for some.
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    take action in protecting environment or else

    Actually, the recent increase in shark numbers is a result of cleaner coastal waters and new and improved management practices that protect sharks and other marine creatures. Climage Change is a serious issue that we must address, but crap like the above only muddies the waters.
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    Permanent Resident not Eligible for Hecs/CSP?

    Quite a few of 'us*' do that, too. *Australian citizens.
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